Canibeathttp://www.canibeat.com Cars • Culture • Lifestyle: If it's proper, it's on Canibeat.comSat, 28 Feb 2015 00:56:15 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1Hidden Gem: Jimmy’s VIP Inspired Lexus GS400http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/Wc8AmdrSWvA/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/hidden-gem-jimmys-vip-inspired-lexus-gs400/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 00:56:15 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=81964I first met Jimmy after the Formula Drift at Irwindale last year. But I had no idea he was guarding a big, beautiful secret. After the event I joined a couple of friends and the guys from Borla Exhaust to go-karting on a slick track because we had to get drifting out of our system. […]]]>

I first met Jimmy after the Formula Drift at Irwindale last year. But I had no idea he was guarding a big, beautiful secret. After the event I joined a couple of friends and the guys from Borla Exhaust to go-karting on a slick track because we had to get drifting out of our system. Jimmy met us there, rolling up in his daily NA Miata. While waiting on line for go-karts, my friend, Daniel Covarrubias, kept telling me that I had to see the project car Jimmy had at home. The more Daniel talked about the car the more embarrassed the humble Jimmy became. It was really quite funny. After a while Jimmy agreed to let me see the car next time I was in the area, insisting it was “nothing special.” My interest was piqued and I had to see what my friend Daniel was buzzing about. So a few weeks later I made it to Jimmy’s place. He seemed very nervous and told me he couldn’t show me the car because he had debeaded one of his tires and didn’t want me to see the car until everything was perfect. I was disappointed but still interested. Three weeks later I was back and this time Jimmy was ready to show me what he had been so embarrassed about. I couldn’t believe how wide the car was and the way it sat was just mind blowing. I loved it. I told him I had to get this car in front of my lens and shoot it as soon as possible. Jimmy said no one had ever featured his car and couldn’t tell if I was joking or not. After some reassurance and a couple weeks time we finally agreed on a time. (...)Read the rest of Hidden Gem: Jimmy’s VIP Inspired Lexus GS400 (531 words)

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/hidden-gem-jimmys-vip-inspired-lexus-gs400/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/hidden-gem-jimmys-vip-inspired-lexus-gs400/The Golden Era: Minh’s Stand Out Honda S2000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/eSllzmGm5Gk/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/the-golden-era-minhs-stand-out-honda-s2000/#commentsWed, 18 Feb 2015 18:10:23 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=81991In the early 1960’s, Honda released the S600 Sports Coupe; a predecessor to a car that would today become legendary in it’s own right as one of the purest sports cars ever released by an equally legendary manufacturer. The turn of the millennium was a special time for fans of Honda performance. We were introduced […]]]>

In the early 1960’s, Honda released the S600 Sports Coupe; a predecessor to a car that would today become legendary in it’s own right as one of the purest sports cars ever released by an equally legendary manufacturer. The turn of the millennium was a special time for fans of Honda performance. We were introduced to the first Civic Si to be sold in America featuring a twin-cam engine. The NSX had just arrived with it’s second generation chassis. Limited quantities of the first-ever Type R to be offered in America were now available. Honda’s continued success in the automotive sub-culture and its reemergence in Formula One reflected its dedication to motor sports and producing performance-minded vehicles, if only for a few more years. And as a tribute to this storied history, the Honda S2000 was unleashed upon the masses.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/the-golden-era-minhs-stand-out-honda-s2000/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/the-golden-era-minhs-stand-out-honda-s2000/Double Header: Super Street Fresh Tokyo Meet / Tokyo Auto Salon 2015http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/x7G4GYb_Bs8/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/double-header-super-street-fresh-tokyo-meet-tokyo-auto-salon-2015/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 00:18:53 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=81474Last month, on the other side of our precious globe, the annual Tokyo Auto Salon hit the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City’s Mihama-ku ward. As can be expected from one of the top auto shows for modified and tuned vehicles, based in the tuner capital of the world that hosts roots back to the latter part of the ’80s, advocates […]]]>

Last month, on the other side of our precious globe, the annual Tokyo Auto Salon hit the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City’s Mihama-ku ward. As can be expected from one of the top auto shows for modified and tuned vehicles, based in the tuner capital of the world that hosts roots back to the latter part of the ’80s, advocates of each and every sector of Japan’s automotive culture were present in full suit. The show as a whole has continued to gain momentum in regards to popularity as the years continue to commence, making the Tokyo Auto Salon the place to be in January when feasible. Luckily for us, we had eyes not only on the show, but at Super Street’s Fresh Tokyo Meet that give perspective of what goes within the shadows, outside of the spotlights.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/double-header-super-street-fresh-tokyo-meet-tokyo-auto-salon-2015/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/double-header-super-street-fresh-tokyo-meet-tokyo-auto-salon-2015/Breaking The Mold: Tyler’s Exquisite Subaru Wagonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/rNCGR3D2I68/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/breaking-the-mold-tylers-exquisite-subaru-wagon/#commentsSat, 07 Feb 2015 06:02:51 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=81929There is an ever-evolving stigma in the automotive community that all vehicles should add form to a certain standard. A check list of acceptable modification so to speak. For ages now, a battle has raged between those who prefer form over function and vice-verse. However, there are a defiant few who stand against the typical […]]]>

There is an ever-evolving stigma in the automotive community that all vehicles should add form to a certain standard. A check list of acceptable modification so to speak. For ages now, a battle has raged between those who prefer form over function and vice-verse. However, there are a defiant few who stand against the typical norm; those who stand to do things their own way without a care in the world regarding the judgement or admiration of others. Tyler happens to be one of those select individuals.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/breaking-the-mold-tylers-exquisite-subaru-wagon/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/02/breaking-the-mold-tylers-exquisite-subaru-wagon/A look back: Simply Clean 6 (Daytona, Florida)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/8na3OUzbQpU/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/a-look-back-simply-clean-6-daytona-florida/#commentsThu, 29 Jan 2015 18:52:55 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=79786Welcome back to Destination Daytona and the sixth installment of Simply Clean. The Florida grown show celebrated its third run at Daytona’s ultimate spot and kicked off the weekend festivities with their Friday night pre-meet at CCW (Complete Custom Wheel). The local wheel company kindly opened its facilities up once again showing off their latest […]]]>

Welcome back to Destination Daytona and the sixth installment of Simply Clean. The Florida grown show celebrated its third run at Daytona’s ultimate spot and kicked off the weekend festivities with their Friday night pre-meet at CCW (Complete Custom Wheel). The local wheel company kindly opened its facilities up once again showing off their latest wheels, giving factory tours, and setting the mood for the main event the next day.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/a-look-back-simply-clean-6-daytona-florida/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/a-look-back-simply-clean-6-daytona-florida/WEKFEST MIA 2014 (Miami Beach, FL): Official Coveragehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/qyKxWuo_agc/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/wekfest-mia-2014-miami-beach-fl-official-coverage/#commentsThu, 22 Jan 2015 01:05:42 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=80873In 2011 Weakest made the decision to launch the Wekfest USA tour. 2014 marked the first time the tour made its way to the sunshine state, Miami specifically. Usually Canibeat vends at both the California and New Jersey shows, but because Miami’s event was so close to the holidays I decided to just personally go […]]]>

In 2011 Weakest made the decision to launch the Wekfest USA tour. 2014 marked the first time the tour made its way to the sunshine state, Miami specifically. Usually Canibeat vends at both the California and New Jersey shows, but because Miami’s event was so close to the holidays I decided to just personally go down there to check it out. I made the trip to Orlando where I met up with JDM KAM, Nick from Simplyclean, and a few friends and we made the four hour drive from there. The one thing I have noticed about Weakest is no matter where they go, whether it’s a small scene or a big scene, quality cars always come out.

I was in Orlando for Simply Clean exactly a month prior and it was good to be back. A little sunshine and being away from the cold up North is always a blessing. We hope you enjoy our coverage and if you couldn’t make it out this year hopefully our coverages makes you want to in 2015!

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/wekfest-mia-2014-miami-beach-fl-official-coverage/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/wekfest-mia-2014-miami-beach-fl-official-coverage/The One: Matt Conway’s Volkswagen R32http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/2HwZZIzy74c/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/the-one-matt-conways-volkswagen-r32/#commentsTue, 20 Jan 2015 01:55:44 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=81526We all have that one thing in life that we need. It can be in many different areas; the right person, the right shoes, the right food, and for the insane car enthusiast in all of us, the right vehicle. For Matt Conaway, having owned Volkswagens and Audis his whole driving experience he knew one […]]]>

We all have that one thing in life that we need. It can be in many different areas; the right person, the right shoes, the right food, and for the insane car enthusiast in all of us, the right vehicle. For Matt Conaway, having owned Volkswagens and Audis his whole driving experience he knew one vehicle was right for him, and that was Volkswagen’s pinnacle of the Golf/GTI world–the R32. No other car from Volkswagen captured the true passion of a car owner like their all-wheel drive, VR6 hot hatch. Matt knew he had to have one, and when he finally purchased the one you see below, he knew it was the one for him.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/the-one-matt-conways-volkswagen-r32/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/the-one-matt-conways-volkswagen-r32/An Evolved Sense of Style: Bassem Elashrafi’s BMW 335xihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/ANM5SUnyHhM/ http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/an-evolved-sense-of-style-bassem-elashrafi-bmw-335xi/#commentsFri, 09 Jan 2015 05:05:52 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=80871Bassem’s love affair started like it does for many of us… as he himself describes, “It’s often an infatuation with one particular car that pushes us towards a lifelong love of most things automotive. It could be a car that you spent time around growing up, the first or fourth car of your own, or […]]]>

Bassem’s love affair started like it does for many of us… as he himself describes, “It’s often an infatuation with one particular car that pushes us towards a lifelong love of most things automotive. It could be a car that you spent time around growing up, the first or fourth car of your own, or perhaps even a car you saw only in magazines or on T.V.” Whatever it may be that sparks that fire in us, it becomes something that we can never escape. When Bassem was younger, he says that he used to enjoy drawing cars he’d see on T.V. At the age of 18 he finally saved enough to afford a car of his own, albeit it wasn’t the gorgeous 3-series that graces your screen this moment, the 2007 Nissan Maxima he did purchase was the start of something much bigger than he had realized. After his 21st birthday he grew increasingly tired with the mundaneness he found in the Maxima when, by chance, he happened to stumble across a bimmer forum online. From there on out it was love at first sight.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/an-evolved-sense-of-style-bassem-elashrafi-bmw-335xi/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2015/01/an-evolved-sense-of-style-bassem-elashrafi-bmw-335xi/Forging Performance with Retro JDM: Eddie’s 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miatahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/d4N72rbHFfY/ http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/forging-performance-with-retro-jdm-eddies-1995-mazda-mx-5-miata/#commentsTue, 30 Dec 2014 01:56:46 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=80847“The fact is that if you want a sports car, the MX-5 is perfect. Nothing on the road will give you better value. Nothing will give you so much fun. The only reason I’m giving it five stars is because I can’t give it fourteen” – Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear BBC Take that perspective, from […]]]>

“The fact is that if you want a sports car, the MX-5 is perfect. Nothing on the road will give you better value. Nothing will give you so much fun. The only reason I’m giving it five stars is because I can’t give it fourteen” – Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear BBC

Take that perspective, from one of the world’s most renowned automotive journalist, and forge that with Eddie’s passion for the “retro JDM” style and you’re in for what you see here–a car that is the pinnacle of performance, married to custom retro aesthetics. Like many stories of enthusiasts just looking to purchase a daily driver to save on gas, this turned out to be more than what Eddie had originally bargained for.

Anthony Mainecoon of Halcyon Photo & Cinema made it out again this year for First Class Fitment and like always his work never disappoints. Even though he couldn’t make it to the show until later in the afternoon he still killed it! We hope you guys enjoy.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/canibeat-presents-first-class-fitment-2014-video/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/canibeat-presents-first-class-fitment-2014-video/Bagged and Boosted: Fred’s Scion TChttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/UK-Pvojq2jE/ http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/bagged-and-boosted-freds-scion-tc/#commentsTue, 02 Dec 2014 04:14:12 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=79330Fred’s TC caught my eye the moment I saw it rolling into Offset Kings Irwindale earlier this year as his 2009 Scion TC followed me while I sat on the back of a golf cart. I immediately fell in love with the way it was rolling and couldn’t wait to get up close and personal […]]]>

Fred’s TC caught my eye the moment I saw it rolling into Offset Kings Irwindale earlier this year as his 2009 Scion TC followed me while I sat on the back of a golf cart. I immediately fell in love with the way it was rolling and couldn’t wait to get up close and personal with it. I found a spare moment to chat with Fred before he rolled into the parking area and it became quite evident that there was so much more to this build than just fitment. He explained from an early age he grew up watching his brother modify his car and he could immediately see that there was so much more behind the build other than parts. The car was an extension of him, his personality and soul, and Fred couldn’t wait to embark on this journey. Once he got his first car, he followed in his brother’s footsteps.

]]>http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/bagged-and-boosted-freds-scion-tc/feed/0http://www.canibeat.com/2014/12/bagged-and-boosted-freds-scion-tc/First Class Fitment 2014: Official Coverage (Part One)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Canibeat/~3/yumF-rn-9j0/ http://www.canibeat.com/2014/11/first-class-fitment-2014-official-coverage-part-one/#commentsWed, 26 Nov 2014 18:08:07 +0000http://www.canibeat.com/?p=79067All year, every year, we work our asses off to keep Canibeat alive and thriving. This is more than just a website; it’s our passion. Our staff of photographers and writers spend countless hours scouring the country for feature vehicles and show coverage while Roy & Cristian spend many late nights delivering merchandise, posts, and […]]]>

All year, every year, we work our asses off to keep Canibeat alive and thriving. This is more than just a website; it’s our passion. Our staff of photographers and writers spend countless hours scouring the country for feature vehicles and show coverage while Roy & Cristian spend many late nights delivering merchandise, posts, and coverage to you, our faithful fans.

All of this hard work culminates in one final event each year in October. This isn’t just any event. To most, it may seem like another show or a mark on the calendar for the last day to have your show wheels on before going into “winter mode” but to us, it’s so much more. It’s our Homecoming. Our celebration. Our baby. Our heaving sigh of relief. Our toast to another successful year.